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  • Adapt Eating Distress Association

    There is an increasing concern over eating disorders and self-harm amongst young people in Northern Ireland. ADAPT provides information and support for young people vulnerable to eating disorders and undertakes preventative work within schools and youth clubs. This helps youngsters to feel less isolated and better supported to start dealing with their problems.

    Amount Awarded: £114310

  • Age Concern Northern Ireland

    The voices of many vulnerable older people are rarely heard. Age Concern Northern Ireland supports older people to influence decision-making in the Northern Ireland Assembly and to influence services on the issues that affect their quality of life.

    Amount Awarded: £133115

  • Artillery Youth Centre

    The Artillery Youth Centre (AYC) runs workshops on abuse within the home. They reach a wide spectrum of young people and help to inform them about the choices they can make in relationships and ways of keeping themselves safe.

    Amount Awarded: £88976

  • Aware Defeat Depression

    More than one in seven people in the UK are living with a mental health problem such as depression or anxiety. Aware Defeat Depression is working on a local and national level to raise awareness and increase understanding of the need to support people with depression and to put in place strategies for prevention. Staff members work alongside a team of volunteers to ensure that this campaign brings about positive changes so that they get the help they need for a more positive future.

    Amount Awarded: £169638

  • Ballymena Family and Addicts Support Group

    Deaths from liver disease have risen sharply amongst people aged 25 to 34 over the past 10 years. This is thought to be a consequence of young people consuming excessive amounts of alcohol at an earlier age. Ballymena Family and Addicts Support Group run a ten-week intensive programme for young people who want to change their lives for the better. They work with the young people to understand the impact drinking has on their lives and helps them to get support for any physical and mental health problems they are experiencing. The participants are also encouraged to develop coping strategies that help them to move on with their lives.

    Amount Awarded: £118150

  • Barnardo's, Northern Ireland

    Many girls who are sexually exploited come from difficult family backgrounds. Barnardo's Safe Choices project in Belfast aims to keep girls safe from harm by offering counselling and group work to improve their mental wellbeing and reduce risks to their sexual health. Through the project, these vulnerable young people are supported in making more positive choices in their lives.

    Amount Awarded: £121091

  • BCM

    80% of young people in care experience high levels of mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal feelings and attachment problems. BCM provides counselling to this very vulnerable group of young people, so they can have the chance of making a full life for themselves and creating a stable family of their own; something that has previously been denied to them.

    Amount Awarded: £86981

  • Belfast Activity Centre

    Lone parent families are more likely to face poverty and unemployment. Life can be tough for these parents bringing up children in disadvantaged areas where there are few opportunities on offer. The Belfast Activity Centre runs activities and training sessions where participants can learn valuable team-building skills, improve their fitness and gain self-confidence. It's a vital project that helps to build a brighter future for all the families involved.

    Amount Awarded: £28500

  • Carers Northern Ireland

    This is one part of the Elder Abuse Strategic Grant in Northern Ireland.

    Amount Awarded: £24458

  • Children's Law Centre

    Up to 1 in 5 young people in Northern Ireland have mental health problems, but there is limited provision for young people within the existing mental health services. The Children's Law Centre provides support and legal advice to young people with mental health problems to ensure that their needs are met by the appropriate services.

    Amount Awarded: £117393

  • Help The Aged Northern Ireland

    Every year over 220,000 older people living in their own homes in the UK are likely to have been victims of abuse, ranging from fraud to assault. In many cases the abuser is someone they know. Help The Aged Northern Ireland works to combat elder abuse by making the community aware of the issue. With more people alert to the problem, vulnerable older people stand a better chance of getting the vital help they need.

    Amount Awarded: £64106

  • HURT (Have your Tomorrows)

    There are concerns in Northern Ireland about the increase in alcohol abuse among young people and children as young as 12 years old. HURT works to advise, signpost and provide direct services to children, young people and their families. These services include counselling, group work, alternative therapies, family support and campaigning.

    Amount Awarded: £130848

  • Leafair Community Association

    Every year around 128,000 men suffer from heart attacks. Yet for many men who live in areas of high unemployment it can be difficult to get access to affordable sporting activities to keep healthy. Leafair Community Association runs a 'Healthy Lifestyles for Men Programme' to raise awareness of health issues such as heart disease and obesity. By giving them the chance to learn new ways to keep fit they are helping local people to stay healthier and out of hospital.

    Amount Awarded: £4639

  • Niamh Louise Foundation

    Growing up can be an unhappy experience for some teenagers. 1 in 5 young people in the UK have self-harmed as a way of coping with the difficulties they face. For some the daily pressures can lead to depression, or in extreme cases, suicide. The Niamh Louise Foundation runs a drop-in centre for all members of the community to get support whenever they feel that they may be a danger to themselves. The one-on-one counselling and group activities give people the vital support they need to keep their lives on track and to build a positive future.

    Amount Awarded: £25750

  • North Belfast Play Forum

    Many communities in Belfast are still affected by long-standing tensions. Often this can mean young people get drawn into anti-social behaviour or gang culture. North Belfast Play Forum runs football coaching and competitions for young people at the heart of their communities. The project gets young people to come together and participate in sports events and educational workshops where they can play sport and learn that they have more in common than apart. The activities help young people to use their energies in a positive way while building relationships based on communication, tolerance and trust.

    Amount Awarded: £350000

  • Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation

    It is important for all staff working in Women's Aid projects to have access to up-to-date and relevant training. Staff can often be required to work with women and children at a point of crisis and face dangerous situations. It's vital they are up to date with the law and know the best approaches to take. The grant has enabled Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation to review their training materials and create new courses.

    Amount Awarded: £120000

  • Participation and the Practice of Rights Project

    People living with mental health problems can find their opinions and needs being ignored when decisions are made about their future. Participation and the Practice of Rights Project is working to make sure those in North Belfast are aware of their rights and have a say in how mental health services are run in their community.

    Amount Awarded: £118182

  • PeacePlayers International

    In areas with a history of conflict young people can feel like their options are limited as parts of their communities are off limits. PeacePlayers International brings together children from 18 primary schools in Northern Ireland across the divide to play basketball. By creating an environment of respect and understanding the project helps them to see each other's communities in a more positive light, bridging divides and improving the situation for future generations.

    Amount Awarded: £98560

  • PIPS Regional

    One in five young people in the UK have self-harmed as a way of coping with difficulties in their lives. The Public Initiative for the Prevention of Self Harm and Suicide (PIPS) provides peer support for young people who self-harm in Belfast. By talking to someone who has been through the same thing, they can support each other and find new ways to deal with their problems.

    Amount Awarded: £10000

  • Playing For The Future

    In certain parts of Northern Ireland there are long-standing tensions between different communities. Some young people are involved in anti-social behaviour and gang activity which can have a devastating effect on their communities and futures. Playing For The Future uses the motivating power of sport to bring local youngsters together. By getting involved in competitive sport they learn to respect and co-operate with one another. The project enables them to break down some barriers, learn skills, and strengthen their communities.

    Amount Awarded: £8000

  • Sports Outreach Programme

    Growing up in an area where there are few affordable activities on offer can have a negative impact on a young person's life. They'll have few opportunities to learn skills and are more likely to get drawn into anti-social behaviour. Sports Outreach Programme gives young people an alternative to unhealthy lifestyles. By engaging in different sporting activities thy can learn the value of discipline and respect while finding a positive outlet for their energy.

    Amount Awarded: £4500

  • The Rainbow Project

    Many gay and bisexual young men experience mental health problems concerning their sexuality, homophobia, loneliness and isolation. They receive little support in the home or from education and health care professionals. The Rainbow Project run support groups and develop written materials to raise awareness among professionals; helping vulnerable young people get the support they need to cope with their mental health problems.

    Amount Awarded: £136033

  • Youth Cultures

    In certain parts of Northern Ireland there are long-standing tensions between different communities. Some young people are involved in anti-social behaviour and gang activity which can have a devastating effect on their communities and futures. Youth Cultures uses the motivating power of sport to bring local youngsters together. By getting involved in competitive sport they learn to respect and co-operate with one another. The project enables them to break down some barriers, learn skills, and strengthen their communities.

    Amount Awarded: £1970

  • Youth Volunteer and Recruitment Programme

    Making positive plans for the future can be tough for young people who grow up in areas where unemployment is high and opportunities seem limited. The Youth Volunteer and Recruitment Programme supports local youngsters to volunteer at the Blackie Community Centre. Through its structured training programme, they are able to build confidence and develop valuable skills for the workplace.

    Amount Awarded: £850